Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Olympia

Joseph C. • August 16, 2014Lots of free space. Being from Los Angeles, a place like this would be crazy packed! Stoked by the awesome surrounding views! Enjoy some coffee or pace the joggers with baby strollers! 👍

Miranda V. • July 15, 2015Really beautiful and great for a late afternoon swim in the south sound

Christina C. • March 19, 2018Nice to sit by the fountain at lunch

Joshua R. • July 12, 2010GREAT place to take a break and walk around the lake! Easy parking,flat trail about one mile!Beautiful view of the Capitol Building and Puget Sound.Head up the hill to the Capitol for an awesome view!

Mike R. • July 6, 2021Lovely place to be at sunset

Joseph C. • August 16, 2014Nice place for a stroll or morning jog! Decent grass area to the side. Small but, ample parking lot.

Josh B. • June 15, 2014This park appears to not be well known in the area so it's easy to find some peace and quiet here and relax.

Billy M. • February 20, 2013Great trail!!!!!

Karen H. • January 28, 2018Great place to float the river and enjoy the sun!

Sara G. • May 11, 2014A great park with a unique playground, baseball fields, tennis courts and concessions during games.

Anyia O. • August 19, 2018Great updates and a new find the metal lion feature!

Tammy S. • April 13, 2014Lots of fun for kids to hop across the rocks near the footbridge.

Kaitlin • May 1, 2016Gorgeous park, trails, and beach. Plus a nice view of the Capitol building in Olympia.

Sandra O. • December 16, 2011This is our little dock at Ward Lake. We enjoy the serenity, catching fish, and watching the eagles fly overhead.

Annie P. • March 31, 2013We love coming here. Relaxing and beautiful

Wind Up Here • May 3, 2012A wonderful place to hike, camp, bird watch, or swim. Developed by the hardworking Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's, this glade, lake, and forest is easily accessible and well worth it.

LJ W. • October 29, 2012Great place to get your Halloween pumpkin and gourds. Mazes and fun entertainment as well

Mia • February 4, 2016It's a very quiet place. No cell service is most parts, however well worth it. Good for BBQs, gatherings and over all relaxation.

Lisa L. • August 25, 2010Excellent 2 mile hike. Lots of hills. Even better if you park in the upper lot!

Juli • April 21, 2012Get out of the car, stay for a bit.